bennadatto
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Afternoon all!
I'm considering the three rifles / carbines above for self / home defense for my wife. I already own rifles that I would choose personally, but they may be a bit too heavy or have too much recoil for my wife to use. I know that if an actual emergency arose, she could deal with it, but I think she'd be more inclined to practice shooting if the rifle wasn't to heavy and hard hitting.
I chose mini 30, as the caliber matches other firearms I may or may not own.
I'm actually leaning towards the M1 Carbine as it is the lightest and smallest of the options. I know the round may be considered by many to be anemic, but I think for my purposes, it will get the job done.
The SKS is in the list because we already own one, and again caliber sharing. I do think that it is a bit heavy though. I know she wouldn't be comfortable carrying it or shooting offhand for long with it.
Thoughts?
I'm considering the three rifles / carbines above for self / home defense for my wife. I already own rifles that I would choose personally, but they may be a bit too heavy or have too much recoil for my wife to use. I know that if an actual emergency arose, she could deal with it, but I think she'd be more inclined to practice shooting if the rifle wasn't to heavy and hard hitting.
I chose mini 30, as the caliber matches other firearms I may or may not own.
I'm actually leaning towards the M1 Carbine as it is the lightest and smallest of the options. I know the round may be considered by many to be anemic, but I think for my purposes, it will get the job done.
The SKS is in the list because we already own one, and again caliber sharing. I do think that it is a bit heavy though. I know she wouldn't be comfortable carrying it or shooting offhand for long with it.
Thoughts?